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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40149F — Indigo
#40149F is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 259° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #40149F
- f5f1fd
- d7c8f8
- b99ef3
- 9b74ee
- 7c4ae9
- 5e21e4
- 4c17be
- 3b1294
- 2b0d6a
- 1a0840
- 090317
Color schemes using #40149F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#40149F FAQ
What color is #40149F?
#40149F is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 78% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #40149F?
#40149F is rgb(64, 20, 159) in RGB, hsl(259, 78%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(60%, 87%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40149F?
White text on this background reaches 11.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.
What colors go well with #40149F?
Its direct complement is #739F14. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F8514 and #2D9F14 gives you contrast without the vibration.